Jemilev stressed, that Poroshenko is no stranger to Crimean Tatar issue.

“This person is no stranger to our issue [Crimean Tatar issue,- ed.]. He initiated a decree in the Parliament on recognizing Crimean Tatars indigenous people. I believe Poroshenko will be active enough in settling the issue.”- he noted.

The US secretary of state, John Kerry, said the elections in Ukraine sent a “clear message” that the country's people want to “live in a united, democratic and peaceful Ukraine anchored in European institutions”.